NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist II
Georgetown: 100 Wilco Way, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.81/hr - $26.96/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of Williamson County and is seeking a Purchasing Specialist II to support the daily operations of the Purchasing Department. The role involves performing intermediate purchasing tasks, analyzing materials and services, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assures that anticipated expenditures are legal/properly authorized and best value is achieved for purchases prior to encumbering funds
Analyzes high volume materials and services to determine the best sourcing strategy between competitive bid and cooperative purchasing methods
Works with vendors/contractors to aid their understanding of the purchasing requirements for local governmental entities
Prepares and administers invitation for bid process by performing research and review and revision of specifications provided by end-users
Reviews and analyzes vendor award information and processes award recommendation for Commissioners Court
Processes requisitions and approvals of purchase orders up to $50,000
Researches, reviews, and assists in the development of contracts, and prepares for agenda item placement
Serves as primary contact for internal and external customers on solicitations and purchase agreements during the solicitation process
Reviews and collects supporting documentation for requisition approval processing
Collaborates with legal department and county Budget/Auditor offices to ensure expenditures are properly authorized
Coordinates and schedules procurement card distribution appointments
Performs quality control of various documents and ensures they meet purchasing policies and compliance implemented by federal, state, and local laws
Reviews and processes asset transfer and disposal requests and prepares asset sales agreements for Commissioners Court agenda placement
Prepares monthly asset reporting for Commissioners Court agenda placement
Coordinates annual asset audit
Maintains all electronic and physical purchasing files
Provides customer service to customers and staff via telephone, email or in person
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of purchasing related experience (i.e., finance, accounting, etc.) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of local, state, and federal government finance practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Associate degree in a related field
Two (2) year of public purchasing experience in a government capacity
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning purchasing software (ERP) including Oracle
Proficient data entry skills with the ability to type up to 55 words per minute
National Purchasing Association Certification
Benefits
Group health plans for medical and dental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements
Retirement benefits
Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
Retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation)
12 paid holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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